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What to do if there is no spark or fuel?

What to do if there is no spark or fuel? If there is no spark or fuel, then the first thing I would do is check the vehicle’s fuses and relays, particularly the EFI main and ignition relays. It may be possible that one of these components has failed and is cutting off power to the vehicle’s ignition and fuel systems. Why does my car not start when I crank the engine? The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor monitors the position or rotational speed of the crankshaft. If the crankshaft position sensor has failed completely, and isn’t sending a signal to...
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Does a Chevy Colorado have a 5 cylinder engine?

Does a Chevy Colorado have a 5 cylinder engine? Colorado comes with a choice of two inline, fuel-efficient engines. A Vortec 3500 3.5L five-cylinder engine with 220 hp (164 kw) and 225 lb. -ft. (305 Nm) of torque is standard on the Crew Cab Z71 and ZQ8 models, and available on all other models. What are the specs of a 2004 Chevy Colorado? Key Specs. of the 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. Base trim shown. Body Type: Truck See similar vehicles. Combined MPG: 19-23 Combined MPG. Engine: 175-hp, 2.8-liter I-4 (regular gas) Drivetrain: 4x2. Towing Capacity: 2,000 lbs. What kind of engine...
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Can you use solid lifters on a hydraulic cam?

Can you use solid lifters on a hydraulic cam? It is possible to run solid flat tappets on a hydraulic flat-tappet cam and even mechanical roller lifters on a hydraulic-roller cam. Using solid lifters, even with the existing hydraulic springs, enhances top-end stability and fights the onset of valve float. How do you know if you have solid or hydraulic lifters? Another way to quickly determine solid or hydraulic lifters is to push down firmly on the lifter end of the rocker arm. Hydraulic lifters will allow for some movement, whereas solid lifters will not budge. How do you set...
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Can you tow with a blown head gasket?

Can you tow with a blown head gasket? No! A blown head gasket is a major problem for any engine, resulting from a leaking coolant and combustion gases that can cause high temperature gradients leading to overheating of the engine if you drive it for any length of time. Can a radiator blow a hole in the head? Radiator blew a hole, and i'm trying to figure out if there is head damage. There are bubbles coming out through the radiator. Even though there is a slow leak in the radiator, the coolant level is not dropping, so i'm wondering...
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Are there any misfires in 1-3-5 cylinders?

Are there any misfires in 1-3-5 cylinders? Today while in gear and at a stop light (foot on brake) engine was shaking pretty good and the check engine light was flashing and beeping (according to the wife). I scanned the code and pulled a P0300. Misfire check showed heavy misfires in cylinders 1-3-5. Any ideas? What happens when you misfire a cylinder in a jeep? Heavy misfires will cause the CEL to flash. If you have heavy misfires, and the gas does not burn in the cylinder it can go out the exhaust and through the O2 sensor and Catalytic...
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Why is my left rear brake light not working?

Why is my left rear brake light not working? The left blinker won't even make a blinking noise unless I press it forward and then down but then it blinks really fast, but as mentioned, the left rear light does not come on nor does the left brake light. The front blinkers lights work fine and so do both tail-lights. Why does the tail light stay on when the car is turned off? There are many causes for tail light constantly staying on while the car is turned off: A broken brake light switch, damaged trailer light plug, faulty brake...
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Why is my speedometer not working on my Chevy S10?

Why is my speedometer not working on my Chevy S10? If your Chevy S10’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually going to be caused by an issue with the VSS (vehicle speed sensor), or a bad ECU. The VSS is usually not very expensive, and they are not that difficult to replace. Vehicles used to use a cable that would usually run from the tail shaft of the transmission to the speedometer. How does the speedometer work in a car? There was a physical/mechanical connection between the drivetrain and the speedometer. Instead of this direct connection, a modern vehicle uses...
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How much does it cost to rebuild 350 Chevy engine?

How much does it cost to rebuild 350 Chevy engine? $600 to $3,500 depending upon how involved you want to get with the thing. Generally, for a "good" rebuild that doesn't really get beyond 'mild 350' standards, you're looking at about $1,600-2,500 depending upon location. How much HP can you get out of a 350 SBC? a typical 350 Chevy can make upwards of 350 - 375 HP before you exceed the reliability of the components. For a big block with the same stock components it can make in the area of about 400 to 475 or so HP and...
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What engine came in a 68 GTO?

What engine came in a 68 GTO? The standard GTO engine was still the 400 in³ V8, but now with 8.2:1 compression. Power was rated at 300 hp (223 kW) @ 4,800 rpm and torque at 400 ft-lbf (542 N-m) @ 3,600 rpm. How can you tell if a 1968 Pontiac GTO is real? the obvious way to verify an authentic gto would be by the vin on the dash. if it starts 242,then its by all outward appearences a gto,if it starts out with 237,then its a lemans. however,if your concerned it might be a lemans with a gto...
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How do I Turn Off the air bag light on the dash?

How do I Turn Off the air bag light on the dash? Pull over somewhere safe. Cut the engine off. Check for items under, beside or behind the seat that might be causing the problem. Anything lodged under the seat, between the seat and the center console, beside the seat and the pillar or pressing on the seat from the back can cause false readings. Remove any items found. Crank the engine again. Why does my air bag light keep coming on? Anything lodged under the seat, between the seat and the center console, beside the seat and the pillar...